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PLUS Program
Parent counseling and participation is vital for
student success.
Enrollment Criteria
Students must demonstrate a chronic history of emotional problems
across home, school and community settings. Maladaptive, inappropriate
behaviors may include:
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Oppositional Behaviors
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Resistance to Authority
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Isolationism
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Social inappropriateness
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Outbursts of verbal and/or physical aggression
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Inability to control oneself verbally
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Students must
have a permanent residence.
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It is important to note that the PLUS Program is not a treatment
center and is not equipped to address the following:
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Active risk of suicide
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Imminent risk of serious violence to others
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Behaviors resultant of severe or profound retardation
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Students requiring long term custodial care or full time placement
outside the home
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Students who are actively psychotic
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The primary mission of the Positive Learning Understanding Support
(PLUS) Program at the Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf is to
provide education in a setting that addresses the social, cultural,
behavioral, and
psychological needs of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students with emotional
disturbance. PLUS is a highly structured educational program featuring a direct communication environment and a
curriculum that meets the requirements of the New Jersey Core Curriculum
Content Standards. The PLUS program is located in separate areas on the
Katzenbach campus.
Programming is available for students from elementary through high
school including a residential component.
Residential placement is strongly encouraged to provide the students with
continuity in the implementation of their individual behavior plan,
however, it is not required. The low student to adult ratio of the PLUS
staff allows individualized instruction that addresses the unique
learning styles of the students. Individual and group counseling services
are provided as well as psychiatric and medical consultation. Parent or
guardian participation is required.
The ultimate goal of the PLUS Program is to return the students to
regular programming in the Katzenbach School or to a placement determined
at the Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting. The PLUS Program
follows Katzenbach School’s 10-month school calendar. Tuition cost to
school districts varies and is determined by day or residential
programming, with an additional charge for students enrolled by school
districts outside the State of New Jersey.
Program Goals
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To provide educational and support services in NJ for Deaf or
Hard-of-Hearing students with emotional disturbance.
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To eliminate emotional and behavioral problems which
interfere with social and educational development.
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To provide consistent behavioral systems with clearly defined goals and
consequences.
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To achieve the goals and objectives as outlined in the student’s
Individual Education Program (IEP).
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To facilitate the establishment of support systems in the student’s
home community.
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To return the student to the Katzenbach School’s regular program or
that of his/her home community.
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